With a new roster taking shape, North Carolina took in three new players at the Wing/Hybrid Forward Position.
With the current roster, North Carolina has plenty of guards. There is a good chance the Tar Heels will play small ball. This article will go over who will play the Small Forward and Power Forward role.
Starter
- Harrison Ingram– A transfer from Stanford, Ingram was pursued heavily by North Carolina out of high school. He stands at 6’8, making him an ideal Power Forward for a Hubert Davis team. Ingram is a “Point Forward” that can handle the ball and is a great passer. He uses his body to get in the lane and create opportunities to score. His three point percentage may not wow you, hitting 31.6 percent, however, he was asked to do a lot on Stanford teams that were not very good. When he was able to catch and shoot, Ingrams percentage drastically increased.
Off The Bench
- Jae’Lyn Withers– After playing three years at Louisville, Withers transferred back home to North Carolina. Withers is similar to Ingram, in that he can handle the ball and use his body to get to his spots. He is another player that fits well into the Tar Heels current system. He is able to stretch the floor, shooting 41.7 percent from three last season. Should Harrison Ingram start at small forward, Withers would likely be the Tar Heels “4” man.
- Zayden High– Although he may not see many minutes early in his career, High is a player that could become great in due time. Like Withers, High can space the floor and shoot the three. For years to come, High could be perfect for the pick and roll.
Reserve
- Beau Maye– Beau averaged 16 points per game in high school before an injury. The Maye family has quite a legacy in Chapel Hill and Beau added himself last season. The brother of Luke and Drake and the son of Mark, having another Maye in Chapel Hill is a welcome sight.
- Duwe Farris– An Elite “Biscuit Boy”, Farris is a former member of North Carolinas JV Team. Additionally, he is a fourth generation Tar Heel!
With so many new options, it will be interesting to see how Hubert Davis and North Carolina manage minutes. There is no shortage of talent, with a roster full of players with different styles.
